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  • Artist of the Month: Marc Silvestri

    Artist of the Month: Marc Silvestri

    Many comic fans may know Marc Silvestri from his days as one of the seven co-founders of Image Comics or from his current role as CEO of Top Cow Productions, but his professional career in comics has spanned nearly three decades. His creative portfolio includes...

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  • Artist of the Month: Evan Dorkin

    Artist of the Month: Evan Dorkin

    May’s Artist of the Month is none other than Eisner Award winning artist Evan Dorkin! Throughout his professional career in comics, which spans close to three decades, Evan has often lampooned fandom and pop-culture, only to be embraced by both. Although ComicAttack.net is honoring Evan for his talents as an illustrator, don’t...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Obnoxio The Clown Vs. The X-Men

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Obnoxio The Clown Vs. The X-Men

    Obnoxio The Clown Vs. The X-Men may sound like an obscure Italian film, but it’s actually a one-shot comic that was published by Marvel Comics in 1983. It was written and illustrated by Alan Kupperberg, who had previously worked on high profile titles for Marvel such as The...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 3, Ads & Games

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 3, Ads & Games

    Now, for the thrilling conclusion to Wacky Comic Wednesday’s look at Jell-O Man & Wobbly! Although the entire comic is nothing more than a thinly veiled advertisement for Jell-O products, it’s jam-packed with recipes, games, and special offers that are less covert in plugging the product. The entire...

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  • Nostalgia Comic Review: Inhumanoids #3

    Nostalgia Comic Review: Inhumanoids #3

    The Inhumanoids pretty much personified my adolescent lust for toys that my Mom couldn’t afford. These massive hunks of plastic towered above my largest toy at the time, which was the Rancor from Kenner’s Star Wars line. As a child the Inhumanoids cartoon absolutely blew me away! I remember...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 2, Dinosaurs & Aliens

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 2, Dinosaurs & Aliens

    Welcome back for part two of Wacky Comic Wednesday‘s look at Jell-O Man and Wobbly! In part one, I covered  the insane origin of this gelatinous duo. Now, it’s time for a galaxy spanning synopsis of the heroes’ first two adventures. I’ll start here on Earth,...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Saguarrior

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Saguarrior

    Saguarrior #0 (pronounced Sah-warrior) was published by LoS Comics in 1997. The comic’s namesake is an amalgam of the words Saguaro (a giant cactus indigenous to South-Western North America) and warrior (one who is engaged in battle). Saguarrior is essentially a super powered cactus-man who fights on...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 1, The Origin

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Jell-O Man Part 1, The Origin

    There’s always room for Jell-O! It’s as true today as it was when Kraft Food Company adopted the slogan in 1964 to promote a variety of delicious gelatinous desserts. Although millions of people continue to slide loads of this patented sugary gelatin down their gullets each...

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  • Artist of the Month: T. Motley

    Artist of the Month: T. Motley

    I discovered Tom Motley’s artwork while doing research for an entry into Comic Attack’s Unsung Characters of Comicdom column. I had the first issue of  Tom’s self-published comic, Steel Pulse, but I didn’t feel I had a enough information about the character to do him...

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  • 1976 Superhero Catalog

    1976 Superhero Catalog

    Thanks for picking up Superhero Enterprises’ 1976 Superhero Catalog! You’ve probably seen our ads in your favorite comic books. Although, we can’t confirm this, because we’re not selling any merchandise. That’s why we’ve decided to put all of our advertisements into the form of a...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Popples #2

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Popples #2

    Popples were a part of the cultural phenomenon that was synonymous with the numerous toy crazes of the eighties. If you didn’t own one, you knew someone who did. My older sister had a Popple that I wasn’t allowed to play with, and my Dad...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: Stone Protectors

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: Stone Protectors

    The Stone Protectors comic is an anomaly to say the least. There’s nothing odd about a comic book marketing toys to children, but this comic was a whore in the red-light district of toy merchandising. This team of roided-out trolls were a strange fusion of early-nineties preteen pop-culture that...

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  • Artist of the Month: JK Woodward

    Artist of the Month: JK Woodward

    JK Woodward is an artist, a traveler, and a man of the people. His first works were self published in Germany, followed by work at BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, and Marvel Comics. He’s traveled across the US and abroad in hopes that periodical environmental changes would inspire greater...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Megalith

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Megalith

    Megalith is the second best character that Neal Adams has ever created, falling slightly behind Skate-Man for the top slot. Neal’s artwork and stories have always held a special place in my heart, and this comic is no exception. I first read Revengers #1 when...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Steel Pulse

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Steel Pulse

    Danger, excitement, action, victory, violence, humiliation, and mysterious villains! Do I have your attention yet? Well, all of those words grace the cover of Steel Pulse #1, and when I saw them, they grabbed my attention immediately. After reading this comic, I knew I wanted...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Lord C’Thulu

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Lord C’Thulu

    In February of 1928, HP Lovecraft penned a tale that was published in a pulp magazine called Weird Tales. This short story was titled The Call of Cthulhu, and it dropped into the well spring of literary consciousness, creating seemingly infinite ripples that continue to...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Deathmark

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Deathmark

    This week’s profile is dedicated to a Deadpool/ Punisher hybrid who rocks an insulated black unitard. He’s faster than a coffee-weaned feral kitten, has more agility than a cybernetic spider-monkey, and is more deadly than an anthropomorphic dolphin shooting lasers from its blowhole. Wielding duel samurai...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Clint the Carrot

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Clint the Carrot

    The Inedible Adventures of Clint the Carrot is one of many independent black and white comic books produced in Nashville, TN during the early nineties. The name of the company that published it was Hog Leg Comics, which pulls a close second place for best...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Bubba the Redneck Werewolf

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Bubba the Redneck Werewolf

    Bubba: The Redneck Werewolf was produced by a publisher in Orlando, Florida called Brass Ball Press (with a monkey straddling a giant brass ball as an emblem). This definitely earns them the award for best publishing company name and logo ever! If you’ve had the pleasure...

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  • Artist of the Month: Jon Ascher

    Artist of the Month: Jon Ascher

    I was first introduced to Jon Ascher’s artwork when I read a preview of his first graphic novel, Neil: An Existential Crisis. The 23 page lead-in to the story was so impressive that I contacted him immediately. Jon responded to my inquiry by sending me a copy...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Titan

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Titan

    What do you get when you mix He-Man’s body with Eddie Munster’s hair, slap on a van dyke, and dress him in an American Apparel unisex V-neck? Titan, that’s what! Titan comics were created by John Jordan and published by Nashville, Tennessee’s own Music City...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: The Thespian

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: The Thespian

    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mixed a Kabuki warrior, a lucha libre wrestler, and a Victorian musketeer? Well, neither have I, but The Thespian nipped any future curiosities I might have in the bud. He’s an amalgam of all these archetypes, mingled with...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Eagle All-Star

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Eagle All-Star

    Eagle All-Star: Torch of Liberty is an independent ‘one-shot’ comic that was produced by Blind Wolf Studios in 2003. It was co-created, co-written and illustrated by Franco Aureliani and Art Baltazar (the creative team behind Tiny Titans, Gorilla Gorilla, & Patrick the Wolf Boy), with...

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  • Artist of the Month: Jeff Wilson

    Artist of the Month: Jeff Wilson

    In the current economic climate, everyone could use a few more ‘dead presidents.’ So, if you’re not receiving a chunk of cash via a stimulus check, may I suggest some ‘not-so-dead presidents’ to get you through the recession? Jeff Wilson is the illustrator of Robot...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: The Shade

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: The Shade

    Welcome to another edition of Unsung Characters of Comicdom! This week’s anomalous profile is dedicated to AC Comics’ supramundane sensation known as the The Shade! First Appearance: Americomics #1 (1983) Alias/ Codename: The Shade Secret Identity: Roger Brant Powers: Astral Projection, Psychic Suggestion, Flight, Shape-Shifting,...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Skate-Man

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Skate-Man

    Simply put, Skate-Man #1 is the greatest work Neal Adams ever committed to paper. It was created, written, and illustrated by Adams and was published by Pacific Comics in 1983. Skate-Man is a masterwork of beauty and ridiculousness that doesn’t disappoint on any level. The...

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  • Space Ace #1: How Does it Compare to the 1984 Game and Cartoon?

    Space Ace #1: How Does it Compare to the 1984 Game and Cartoon?

    I had no intent of reviewing Space Ace #1, but after reading this book, I decided to share my thoughts. I don’t usually buy new comics, but in this case, I made an exception. I’m a fan of the Space Ace properties, Don Bluth’s animations,...

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  • Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Dude Japan

    Unsung Characters of Comicdom: Dude Japan

    Dude Japan is a character that was created by Sam Kieth for a comic book called Friends of Maxx. It debuted in 1996 and was published by Image Comics. Originally intended to be an ongoing series, it was canceled after the third issue. All three...

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  • Nostalgia Comic Review: Silver Hawks #1

    Nostalgia Comic Review: Silver Hawks #1

    For the most part, I enjoy reading well written comics that utilize the medium for all it’s worth. Although I love these types of stories, it can be exhausting at times. Especially if it’s been a long day and I’m just looking for some good...

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  • Wacky Comic Wednesday: A Bug’s Gift

    Wacky Comic Wednesday: A Bug’s Gift

    A Bug’s Gift is a comic ‘one-shot’ produced by the educational comic publisher Discovery Comics in 1991. It’s written by Scott Deschaine, who is best known for writing 12 page educational comics for the Discovery Comics publishing company. His other works include Screaming Eagle, a...

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